.....about Limpopo
The Limpopo Province was previously called the Northern Province. There is so much to do in this land of myths and legends. The game viewing is absolutely fantastic and possibly the best in the country hence we are the preferred Eco-tourism destination in Southern Africa.We have spectacular mountain scenery, which beckons hikers, climbers and bikers while mystic cultural destinations intrigue both local and international tourists.
They call it the Great North. It is what the needle of the compass turns to for comfort. Maps are ruled by it, and with it go the symbolism and imagery of greatness and authority. It is for this reason that Limpopo could not be more aptly named.On the surface, it is a broad, boundless area, a landscape tanning itself in the heat of the African sun. However, a look beyond its obvious beauty brings interest and entertainment in generous amounts. These are ancient lands, attested by the Makapans Caves near Mokopane. Here can be found some of the oldest and most comprehensive remains (and evidence) of prehistoric human habitation. Further along the time scale is found the unique history of the Stone Age San. Their culture exists today largely as spirits in the form of immaculate rock artwork, archaeological relics and in the tradition of storytelling: the inimitable Baobab considered the "upside-down tree" uprooted and cast back to the earth by angry gods. The baobabs are a distinctive feature of the province, at once embracing history, culture and nature.They are found in greatest abundance in the northern section of the province: the canvass of the Waterberg region, which is the true bushveld.
Distant mountains frame endless landscapes like the frieze of some enormous matte painting, and the trees and thorny terrain housing unique wildlife form part of one of the country's most popular and well-managed conservation areas. A compass swing to the east takes the visitor to the awe-inspiring wildlife heritage of the Valley of the Olifants in the Lowveld.
The Kruger National Park shoulders the province and houses a multitude of fauna and flora. A crisp, camp coffee morning and cicada afternoon is an indispensable part of the Limpopo experience. Here are also the mountains, rivers and forests of the Letaba district, an unhurried, fertile area of exquisite beauty.
South, as the needle shudders as it swivels, takes you to the Nylsvley wetland and the unspoilt mountains of the Waterberg. Here, the heat is quenched and the muscles soothed by the mineral baths of the area's wealth of hot spring resorts.Polokwane is the geographic and economic centre of the province, and provides the administrative workforce for a province of industry and determination. Northwards, to the north of the province, leads the neighbouring Southern African countries and the gargling expanse of the tireless Limpopo River.
A few days in the Limpopo will quickly explain why compass needles seem to be determined to direct you towards it. Limpopo is divided into four tourism regions each representing a microcosm of varied and interesting cultures, growing industries and an expanding tourism industry. Each region is unique, each worth a visit.
The tourists regions of Limpopo includes the Waterberg where one finds the great Waterberg Biosphere which incorporates the Nylsvley Nature Reserve and the Makapans Caves; the Capricorn region which incorporates the provincial capital city of Polokwane (which means "The Place of Peace"); the Zoutpansberg region which includes the Mapungubwe heritage site and the land of the vhaVenda people; the Valley of Olifants which incorporates towns such as Tzaneen, Phalaborwa and Hoedspruit.
Limpopo Province is renowned for its hot yet pleasant summers and dry, mild winters. Polokwane (Pietersburg), capital of Limpopo, is roughly situated in the centre of the province and it’s weather is very similar to that found in most areas of the province. It is characterised by almost year-round sunshine and can get very hot in summer (October-March), with temperatures rising to 27°C (80,6°F) and sometimes even touching the mid-thirties Celsius (mid-nineties Fahrenheit).But this is mild compared to the Lowveld where some towns such as Phalaborwa have been known to reach 45°C (116°F). One of the great attractions to Limpopo is the Kruger National Park, where tourists can expect summer temperatures around 30°C (86°F).Thunderstorms are not uncommon in this part of the country and many afternoons will find the horizon filled with heavy clouds. Winter is typical of the interior highveld plateau: a sunny season of crisp, chilly, early mornings and cold nights (cool nights in the Lowveld) and dry afternoons.One can expect to be changing clothes as the day progresses from the cool dawn through the warm day and into the cool night.Rest assured, though, that in general the weather of the Limpopo Province will greet you with a hospitable display of sunshine and temperance.
They call it the Great North. It is what the needle of the compass turns to for comfort. Maps are ruled by it, and with it go the symbolism and imagery of greatness and authority. It is for this reason that Limpopo could not be more aptly named.On the surface, it is a broad, boundless area, a landscape tanning itself in the heat of the African sun. However, a look beyond its obvious beauty brings interest and entertainment in generous amounts. These are ancient lands, attested by the Makapans Caves near Mokopane. Here can be found some of the oldest and most comprehensive remains (and evidence) of prehistoric human habitation. Further along the time scale is found the unique history of the Stone Age San. Their culture exists today largely as spirits in the form of immaculate rock artwork, archaeological relics and in the tradition of storytelling: the inimitable Baobab considered the "upside-down tree" uprooted and cast back to the earth by angry gods. The baobabs are a distinctive feature of the province, at once embracing history, culture and nature.They are found in greatest abundance in the northern section of the province: the canvass of the Waterberg region, which is the true bushveld.
Distant mountains frame endless landscapes like the frieze of some enormous matte painting, and the trees and thorny terrain housing unique wildlife form part of one of the country's most popular and well-managed conservation areas. A compass swing to the east takes the visitor to the awe-inspiring wildlife heritage of the Valley of the Olifants in the Lowveld.
The Kruger National Park shoulders the province and houses a multitude of fauna and flora. A crisp, camp coffee morning and cicada afternoon is an indispensable part of the Limpopo experience. Here are also the mountains, rivers and forests of the Letaba district, an unhurried, fertile area of exquisite beauty.
South, as the needle shudders as it swivels, takes you to the Nylsvley wetland and the unspoilt mountains of the Waterberg. Here, the heat is quenched and the muscles soothed by the mineral baths of the area's wealth of hot spring resorts.Polokwane is the geographic and economic centre of the province, and provides the administrative workforce for a province of industry and determination. Northwards, to the north of the province, leads the neighbouring Southern African countries and the gargling expanse of the tireless Limpopo River.
A few days in the Limpopo will quickly explain why compass needles seem to be determined to direct you towards it. Limpopo is divided into four tourism regions each representing a microcosm of varied and interesting cultures, growing industries and an expanding tourism industry. Each region is unique, each worth a visit.
The tourists regions of Limpopo includes the Waterberg where one finds the great Waterberg Biosphere which incorporates the Nylsvley Nature Reserve and the Makapans Caves; the Capricorn region which incorporates the provincial capital city of Polokwane (which means "The Place of Peace"); the Zoutpansberg region which includes the Mapungubwe heritage site and the land of the vhaVenda people; the Valley of Olifants which incorporates towns such as Tzaneen, Phalaborwa and Hoedspruit.
Limpopo Province is renowned for its hot yet pleasant summers and dry, mild winters. Polokwane (Pietersburg), capital of Limpopo, is roughly situated in the centre of the province and it’s weather is very similar to that found in most areas of the province. It is characterised by almost year-round sunshine and can get very hot in summer (October-March), with temperatures rising to 27°C (80,6°F) and sometimes even touching the mid-thirties Celsius (mid-nineties Fahrenheit).But this is mild compared to the Lowveld where some towns such as Phalaborwa have been known to reach 45°C (116°F). One of the great attractions to Limpopo is the Kruger National Park, where tourists can expect summer temperatures around 30°C (86°F).Thunderstorms are not uncommon in this part of the country and many afternoons will find the horizon filled with heavy clouds. Winter is typical of the interior highveld plateau: a sunny season of crisp, chilly, early mornings and cold nights (cool nights in the Lowveld) and dry afternoons.One can expect to be changing clothes as the day progresses from the cool dawn through the warm day and into the cool night.Rest assured, though, that in general the weather of the Limpopo Province will greet you with a hospitable display of sunshine and temperance.
